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Should radiologists give imaging results to patients?March 1, 2018 -- VIENNA - Should radiologists provide imaging results directly to patients? It may be a good idea, as patients who receive their results from radiologists are more likely to want to return to that radiology group for future imaging studies, according to research presented on Wednesday at ECR 2018. Discuss

Facebook Live from ECR 2018: Day 2March 1, 2018 -- Your Facebook Live hosts Philip Ward and Brian Casey head out to the Swiss Village at ECR 2018 for a sample of the chilly weather gripping Vienna during the congress. Making a guest appearance to discuss the latest artificial intelligence research is Erik L. Ridley, senior editor of AuntMinnie.com. Discuss

Philips launches new 3T MRI scanner at ECR 2018March 1, 2018 -- A new 3-tesla MRI scanner called Ingenia Elition 3.0T by Philips Healthcare is among the new product introductions this week at ECR 2018 in Vienna. The system offers a 50% reduction in scanning time and also improvements to the patient experience -- all without sacrificing image quality, according to the company. Discuss

The 10-minute abdominal MRI scan: Can it become reality?March 1, 2018 -- While MRI is sensitive and specific for liver imaging, the time required for a thorough exam often means that radiologists opt for CT due to quicker results and fewer artifacts. But what if the usual 30-minute MRI could be reduced to 10 minutes? Would that sway doctors to send patients for an MRI more often? Experts at today's session on making the 10-minute MRI exam a reality believe that it would. Discuss

Web tools help determine radiation risk from CT in pregnancyMarch 1, 2018 -- As demand for imaging and the use of CT in the emergency department grow, the probability of both planned exposures in pregnancy and inadvertent exposures also is increasing. Is it likely that both scenarios will be encountered by most imaging departments several times a year, so radiologists must be prepared for this, delegates will hear at today's Special Focus Session on CT in pregnant patients. Discuss

Top 3 tips for achieving success in breast imagingMarch 1, 2018 -- Breast imaging can be a tricky business. Luckily for ECR 2018 delegates, a slew of experts have provided their top three tips for imaging. You can expect to learn about digital breast tomosynthesis, automated breast ultrasound, and more at today's Special Focus Session. Discuss

Video from ECR 2018: Bernd Hamm on Brexit, AI, and the big chillFebruary 28, 2018 -- VIENNA - Brexit will have no impact on the relationship between the European Society of Radiology and the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, said ECR 2018 President Dr. Bernd Hamm in an exclusive interview. He shares his thoughts on the first day of the congress, including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), attendance so far, how the organizers are beating the cold weather, and why he's serving as ECR president for the second time. Discuss

Video from ECR 2018: Elisabetta Giannotti on mammography's futureFebruary 28, 2018 -- VIENNA - It's an exciting time for breast imaging, and contrast mammography, tomosynthesis, and 3D contrast mammography are showing particular promise right now. What lies ahead for mammography? Is it finally time to ditch analog, 2D systems? And where will we be in another 10 years? Dr. Elisabetta Giannotti from Nottingham, U.K., discusses the future of mammography. Discuss

No gadolinium needed for follow-up MRI inner ear scansFebruary 28, 2018 -- VIENNA - Once an initial MRI scan with gadolinium-based contrast has confirmed an intralabyrinthine schwannoma, the contrast agent shouldn't be needed for follow-up evaluations, according to a study presented on Wednesday at ECR 2018. Discuss